Safety guidelines for the Nintendo Wii console covering seizures, motion injuries, radio‑frequency interference, laser hazards and electric shock.
This document provides health and safety information for the Nintendo Wii console and Wii Remote. It outlines warnings about seizures, repetitive‑motion injuries, eyestrain, radio‑frequency interference, laser exposure, electric shock, and motion sickness, and gives practical steps to reduce risk, such as taking regular breaks, playing in a well‑lit room, and keeping a safe distance from pacemakers.
Additional safety instructions cover proper use of the AC adapter, precautions during lightning storms, and handling of the built‑in laser. The specifications section lists the laser type, wavelength, power and numeric aperture of the Wii’s Class I laser.
| Laser Type | Semiconductor laser |
|---|---|
| Laser wavelength | 662nm (typ.)(647nm~687nm) |
| Laser power | Max. 0.9mW |
| Numeric aperture | 0.6 |
Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible, play on the smallest TV, avoid playing when tired, use a well‑lit room, and take a 10‑15 minute break every hour.
Do not operate the Wii console or Wii Remote within 9 inches of the device and consult your doctor or the device manufacturer before use.
Treat the Wii as a Class I laser product, do not disassemble it, and refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Use only the supplied AC adapter, ensure cords are undamaged, fully insert the plug, and disconnect by pulling the plug, not the cord.